Division No. 9, Newfoundland and Labrador
Encyclopedia
Census Division No. 9 is composed of the area of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
called the Northern Peninsula. It has a land area of 13,526.85 km² (5,222.75 sq mi) and a population of 20,091 as of the 2001 census
. The largest community is the town of St. Anthony
, near its northern tip, on the Atlantic Ocean
coast.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
called the Northern Peninsula. It has a land area of 13,526.85 km² (5,222.75 sq mi) and a population of 20,091 as of the 2001 census
Canada 2001 Census
The Canada 2001 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 15, 2001. On that day, Statistics Canada attempted to count every person in Canada. The total population count of Canada was 30,007,094. This was a 4% increase over 1996 Census of 28,846,761. In...
. The largest community is the town of St. Anthony
St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador
-Attractions:* Is a popular tourist destination known for its whale watching.Dr. Wilfred Grenfell's work in St. Anthony is commemorated by several historic sites and museums, including:...
, near its northern tip, on the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
coast.
Municipalities
- Towns
- Anchor Point
- BellburnsBellburns, Newfoundland and LabradorBellburns is a fishing settlement in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 65 in 1911 and 89 in 1940 and 83 in the Canada 2006 Census....
- Bide ArmBide Arm, Newfoundland and LabradorBide Arm is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 192 in the Canada 2006 Census....
- Bird CoveBird Cove, Newfoundland and LabradorBird Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 137 in the Canada 2006 Census....
- ConcheConche, Newfoundland and LabradorConche is a community with on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The population in 2006 was 225.- The Community :...
- Cook's HarbourCook's Harbour, Newfoundland and LabradorCook's Harbour is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 190 in the Canada 2006 Census....
- Cow HeadCow Head, Newfoundland and LabradorCow Head is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 493 in the Canada 2006 Census.The Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum in Cow Head, Newfoundland and Labrador is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.-References:...
- Daniel's HarbourDaniel's Harbour, Newfoundland and LabradorDaniel's Harbour is a community on the west coast of Newfoundland, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.-References:...
- EngleeEnglee, Newfoundland and LabradorEnglee is a small fishing community on the east side of the Great Northern Peninsula in a sheltered harbour on the northern headland of Canada Bay, Newfoundland, Canada.-See also:* List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador...
- Flower's CoveFlower's Cove, Newfoundland and LabradorFlower's Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 270 in the Canada 2006 Census. It is known for its trilobite fossils....
- Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal BrookGlenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook, Newfoundland and LabradorGlenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 275 in the Canada 2006 Census....
- Goose Cove EastGoose Cove East, Newfoundland and LabradorGoose Cove East is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 234 in the Canada 2006 Census.-See also:* List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador...
- Great Harbour DeepGreat Harbour Deep, Newfoundland and LabradorGreat Harbour Deep was an incorporated town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, situated on the east coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. Harbour Deep, as it is customarily called, is a logging and fishing community that lies in a sheltered harbour on the south shore of...
- Hawke's BayHawke's Bay, Newfoundland and LabradorHawke's Bay is a town at the mouth of Torrent River southeast of Point Riche in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town was named after Edward Hawke by James Cook in 1766. This was to commemorate Hawke's victory in the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1759...
- Main BrookMain Brook, Newfoundland and LabradorMain Brook is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 293 in the Canada 2006 Census.-See also:* List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador...
- Norris PointNorris Point, Newfoundland and LabradorNorris Point is a Canadian community in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.Located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland, the community hosts a marine biology centre, a pharmacy, a modern health care facility, and several businesses...
- Parson's PondParson's Pond, Newfoundland and LabradorParson's Pond is a community in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Parson's Pond was originally called Sandy Bay. It is located on the Northern Peninsula. The first census was in the late 19th century and had a population of just 18, by 2001 the population was 427.- External links...
- Port au ChoixPort au Choix, Newfoundland and LabradorPort au Choix or Port aux Choix is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The nearest airport is Port au Choix Airport, 2.8 km to the southeast.- History :...
- Port SaundersPort Saunders, Newfoundland and LabradorPort Saunders is a community of 876 located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It had a population of 336 in 1940 and 522 in 1956.- History :The town of Port Saunders got its name when three British war ships returned from Battle Harbour, Labrador...
- RaleighRaleigh, Newfoundland and LabradorRaleigh is a town located northeast of St. Anthony. It had a population of 295 in 1956, declining to 248 by the 2006 census.Raleigh was originally named Ha Ha Bay, after the bay where it is located...
- River of PondsRiver of Ponds, Newfoundland and LabradorRiver of Ponds is a town located northeast of Daniel's Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador. It became a Local Government Community in 1970 and had a population of 166 in 1956. The 2001 census reported a population of 274.-References:*...
- Rocky HarbourRocky Harbour, Newfoundland and LabradorRocky Harbour is a village located north of Woody Point. The Post Office was established there in 1894. It became a Local Government Community in April 1966. It had a population of 687 in 1956. Today the population is 1058....
- RoddicktonRoddickton, Newfoundland and LabradorRoddickton is a town located north west of Meelpaeg Lake. Roddickton was originally named Easter Brook and was used by residents of Englee, a small fishing community for salmon fishing, hunting and trapping. In 1906, the Grenfell Mission began a sawmill operation here and the name was changed to...
- Sally's CoveSally's Cove, Newfoundland and LabradorSally's Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 63 in the Canada 2006 Census.-See also:* List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador...
- St. AnthonySt. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador-Attractions:* Is a popular tourist destination known for its whale watching.Dr. Wilfred Grenfell's work in St. Anthony is commemorated by several historic sites and museums, including:...
- St. Lunaire-GriquetSt. Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland and LabradorSt. Lunaire-Griquet is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town is located near the northern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula of the province. The town had a population of 666 in the Canada 2006 Census.-History:...
- St. PaulsSt. Pauls, Newfoundland and LabradorSt. Pauls is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 309 in the Canada 2006 Census.-See also:* List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador...
- Trout RiverTrout River, Newfoundland and LabradorTrout River is a small rural fishing village located on the southern coastal edge of Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland. Trout River was settled in 1815 by George Crocker and his family, who were its only inhabitants until 1880. The community is served by Route 431....
- Woody Point, Bonne Bay
- Unorganized Subdivisions
- A (Includes: Wiltondale, Lomond, Green Point)
- C (Includes: Plum Point, St. Barbe, Savage Cove)
- D (Includes: Ship Cove, Straitsview, Great Brehat)
- F (Includes: Croque, Williamsport, Grandois)
- G (Includes: Eddies Cove West, Barr'd Harbour)
- H (Includes: Three Mile Rock, Portland Creek, Shallow Bay)